Meet the New Miss Forney Scholarship Pageant Winner: Aria Price

We’re thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s Miss Forney Scholarship Pageant — Aria Price, a bright, bold, and passionate 17-year-old junior from Forney High School!

 

Aria captivated the judges not just with her poise and talent, but with the heart she brings to everything she does.

A proud Forney resident of nearly 12 years, Aria says what she loves most about her city is the strong sense of community.

 

“You always know your neighbors are cheering for you,” she shared. “I never fail to run into someone I know at Kroger!”

 

When asked who inspires her, Aria didn’t hesitate: her mom.

 

“She’s strong, fearless, and doesn’t just talk about change—she runs for it. Literally! Watching her run for school board showed me what it means to lead with heart.”

 

On tough days, Aria says her drive comes from knowing she has a bigger purpose. Her support system, her goals, and most of all—her faith and love for music—keep her grounded and motivated.

 

“Music gets me through a lot... And let me not forget God, because He picks me up every day.”

 

Aria’s passion doesn’t stop there. She’s a long-time advocate for youth voter participation, and she dreams of attending UNC Greensboro to pursue her goal of becoming a Broadway actress.
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Shoutout to Our Amazing Runners-Up

✨ 1st Runner-Up: Nila Hooks


A 16-year-old junior at Forney High School, Nila brought not only grace and confidence to the stage, but a deeply personal message of faith and resilience. Her advocacy centers on mental health awareness, especially for young people who may be silently struggling.

 

“I would use the honor of having this platform to first demonstrate and show the love of God—not just by words, but by the actions I display. I want to be an advocate for those silently battling low self-esteem and mental health challenges, because I’ve been there too.”

 

Her vulnerability and courage resonated powerfully with the audience, and her presence in the pageant was a reminder of the strength that comes from sharing your truth.
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✨ Miss Congeniality: Jadynn Ruffin


Also a junior at Forney High School, 16-year-old Jadynn is a passionate advocate for mental health, with dreams of one day becoming an OBGYN. Her calm presence and thoughtful responses during the pageant showcased her poise and heart for helping others.

 

With her eyes set on the University of Houston, Jadynn’s goals are big—and so is her determination to uplift and support others through her platform. Her voice added a powerful layer to the pageant’s message of empowerment, self-worth, and community care.
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Honoring Every Contestant — Because You’re All Winners

This year’s pageant was full of standout young women using their voices for change. Let’s celebrate the incredible finalists:

🌟 Natalie Rodriguez blew us away with her vocal performance and her advocacy for being a community advocate and role model, dedicated to kindness, leadership, and inspiring future generations.

 

🌟 Hailey Marie Lemme delivered a deeply moving spoken word performance on domestic violence. Her commitment to supporting survivors and her volunteer work with Genesis Benefit Thrift Store is nothing short of inspiring.

 

🌟 Kylee Nicole Orona reminded us of the power of faith with her stirring sermon and spoken word. A proud lifetime member of Lake Pointe Church, Kylee is devoted to helping others find their way to Christ.
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Congratulations to all the contestants who took part in this year’s Miss Forney Scholarship Pageant. Your passion, talent, and heart made this event one to remember. We can’t wait to see what each of you accomplish next.

A huge thank you to all our partners and sponsors who helped make this event possible. Your support not only elevated the experience for our contestants but also helped shine a spotlight on the incredible youth in our community. This celebration of talent, advocacy, and leadership wouldn't have been possible without you!

 

Special thanks to the City of Forney, Forney ISD, Forney Chamber of Commerce, and Don Morphy for your continued support and commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders.

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